An Instrumented Golden Eagle’s (<i>Aquila chrysaetos)</i> Long-Distance Flight Behavior

One-second-processed three-dimensional position observations transmitted from an instrumented golden eagle were used to determine the detailed long-range flight behavior of the bird. Once elevated from the surface, the eagle systematically used atmospheric gravity waves, first to gain altitude, and...

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Main Authors: Michael Garstang, Steven Greco, George D. Emmitt, Tricia A. Miller, Michael Lanzone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/11/1470